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On August 21, 2025, at 4:51 p.m. Deputy Eric Powell drove up on a two-vehicle accident that had just occurred on US 41 near Strain Street in Fort Branch.  After checking on both participants in the accident Deputy Powell began a roadside accident investigation. During the investigation Deputy Powell detected multiple clues that the driver of the White Mercury Grand Marquis may be under the influence of an unknown intoxicant.  
 
Deputy Powell determined that 47-year-old Carlos Cabell of Evansville had rearended a Blue 2013 Ford F150 that was slowed in traffic on US 41 with his White 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis. 
 
Once the accident investigation was completed Deputy Powell focused on the OWI investigation, and at the end of the inquiry Deputy Powell placed Mr. Cabell into custody and transported him to the Gibson County Detention Center.  Upon arriving at the Detention Center Mr. Cabell was charged with Possession of Methamphetamines, Possession of Cocaine, Possession of Paraphernalia, and Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated.  He was also issued a citation for Operating a Vehicle Without Financial Responsibility. 
 
Sgt. Loren Barchett assisted Deputy Powell in his investigation. 
 
All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.